Case Note & Summary
The present batch of writ appeals is directed against a common order dated 26.09.2024 passed by the learned Single Judge of the High Court of Karnataka, whereby three writ petitions filed by the appellant (Jaiprakash Engineering and Steel Co. Ltd.) were dismissed. The dispute concerns lands situated in Kenjar, Thokur, and Kulai villages of Mangaluru Taluk, which were allotted to the appellant by the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) for establishing an integrated steel plant. The appellant claimed possession of the lands was handed over between 1995 and 2000, and it had paid Rs.30.79 crores towards tentative land costs and service charges. The appellant challenged a notice dated 14.11.2017 issued under Section 34-B(4) of the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Act, 1966 directing surrender of portions of the land, minutes of the 48th meeting of the State High Level Clearance Committee (SHLCC) held on 31.08.2017, a Mahazar dated 22.11.2017 allegedly in violation of natural justice, and a corrigendum dated 08.03.2018 issued by the Government of Karnataka. The Single Judge dismissed the writ petitions. Aggrieved, the appellant filed these appeals. The judgment text provided does not contain the court's reasoning or final decision, and thus a complete summary cannot be given.
Issue of Consideration
KAHC010645132024_1
